WOMEN'S STUDIES NEWSLETTER

WELCOME BACK!

A message from the Director

As many of you know there have been lots of changes in the Women’s Studies program
this year, including my taking over as director of the program in November. For those
of you who don’t know me, I am an associate professor of Sociology who has active
on campus in support of women’s issues on campus for over 20 years. My scholarship
includes research on the problems of women caring for family members with dementia
as well as research on the problems faced by women in STEM.

One exciting development for the program has been our inclusion in the Division of
Institutional Diversity, which includes moving into Doak Hall 123 and 125. We have
been given a wonderful space, which includes room for a new and improved Edna Maynard
Gott Memorial Library with a growing collection of Women’s Studies books and media.
Many thanks to Sandy River, TTU Women’s Studies library liaison, for her help setting
up the media portion of the collection. It is an ideal space for a quiet place to
study or to meet with other Women’s Studies staff and students. I hope you will take
a few minutes to drop by, have a cup of coffee with us and see the new space.

I would also like to welcome our two new teaching staff: Beverly Hoke (English) and
Kathleen Phelan-Glasscock (Counselor Education) who will each be teaching a section
in Introduction to Women’s Studies this spring semester. Along with Sarah Peso White,
we have an outstanding group of instructors who bring energy and insight to the classroom.

I would also like to thank all of those who have agreed to serve on the newly formed
Women’s Studies Advisory Board. The Advisory Board plays a critical role in guiding
those of us who are in charge of the program and their service is much appreciated.
If anyone else who has a commitment to the mission of Women’s Studies would be interested
in joining the board, please contact me or Tricia Earl (Coordinator/Undergraduate Advisor).

I am excited to be taking over as Director of the Women’s Studies and am looking forward
to working with and meeting many of you over the next year. It is my belief that a
good women’s studies program should have a two prong mission: Advancing scholarship
and research on the subject of gender and women’s studies and serving as resource
for advocacy on behalf of the growth and achievement of women. My goal is to assure
that the program will continue to grow in these two areas and to reach out to others
on campus who share the same commitment to the advancement of women and the exploration
of the importance of gender. Through the strength derived from working together, I
believe that Women’s Studies at Texas Tech will thrive and grow.

Wishing you all a happy and productive 2012.

Charlotte Dunham Director, Women’s Studies

WOMEN'S STUDIES IS HIRING

The Women's Studies Program is seeking an energetic, high performing, dependable
student assistant for a 20 hr/wk position. This is a Federal Work Study Job. Please
make sure you have been awarded a Federal Work Study before submitting your required
documents listed for this position. Contact Financial Aid for more information. This position will be shared between the Women’s Studies Program
and the Gender Equity Council. For more information view our web page here.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FY 2012-2013

We are pleased to announce the following FY2012-2013 scholarship opportunities: More

January 17 - Applications available for PDF download

March 1 - Applications and support materials are due by 5 PM

April 1 - Winners will be notified via email

COURSES OFFERED!

The University offers a minor in Women's Studies. Goals of the minor include helping student's interpret concepts
of gender and gendered identities in different social, cultural and political contexts.
We also participate in the Graduate Certificate Program. Graduate certificates are intended to meet the supplemental post-baccalaureate education
needs of professionals. A graduate certificate program is a set of courses that provides
in-depth knowledge in a subject matter. The set of courses provides a coherent knowledge
base. Contact the Women's Studies Coordinator to make an appointment to be advised.

CONFERENCE PREP WORKSHOP

February 10 & 17 - "A How-To Workshop for Getting Your Proposal Ready to Submit" The March 2nd, 2012 submission deadline for the 28th Annual All-University Conference
on the Advancement of Women in Higher Education is approaching quickly, and the Women's
Studies Program will host two (2) workshops to help students discuss potential submissions
to the conference. Faculty, Staff and Student panelists will be on hand to answer
questions and provide feedback. Each workshop will be held in the Teaching, Learning
& Professional Development Center, RM 151, located on the ground floor of the University
Library. Space is limited. Registration is FREE. More

SPRING WELCOME - "Come-And-Go"

You are invited to attend an informal "come-and-go" evening with colleagues and community
members who are friends of the Women's Studies Program at La Diosa.

La Diosa offers a full menu of tapas and a extensive wine list in case you want to
purchase something to eat or drink. We hope you will join us to catch up on news for
the coming year and as they say at La Diosa; "…escape to a haven for all of your senses."

February 24 | La Diosa (901 17th Street) | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH Women of Black History

Women are half the human race, and they're half of black history, as well. Here are
some highlights bringing together black history and women's history. An ever-expanding
list of resources for learning about famous African American women and other women
of Black History. You'll find women who are famous and women who should be better-known,
from early America and slavery to the 21st century, including the Harlem Renaissance
and the civil rights movement. Read more...

WOMEN'S STUDIES FILM VIEWING & PRE-CONFERENCE EVENT

April 12 - Pray the Devil Back to Hell(2008) Directed by Gini Reticker, chronicles the remarkable story of the courageous
Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their
shattered country. A story of sacrifice, unity and transcendence, Pray the Devil Back
to Hell honors the strength and perseverance of the women of Liberia. Inspiring, uplifting,
and most of all motivating, it is a compelling testimony of how grassroots activism
can alter the history of nations.

ANNUAL WOMEN'S CONFERENCE

April 13 - In 1984, The First All-University Conference on the Advancement of Women in Academia
was held. This conference occurs each Spring on the campus of Texas Tech University.
A local, state and national call for papers is sent out each year to help promote
academic research. This year's theme: Women and Global Change: Achieving Peace through Empowering Women. More

Jensine (Yen-See Nah) Larsen is a social media expert, international journalist, and recognized leader in the
movement for global women's empowerment. At age 28 she founded World Pulse – a global media network bringing women a global voice– after working as a freelance
journalist covering indigenous movements and ethnic cleansing in South America and
Southeast Asia. Read more here

STUDENT ORGANIZATION NEWS

This semester has plenty to offer a student interested in becoming more involved on
campus. The following Texas Tech registered organizations are beginning to meet and
discuss upcoming events and planning. Click on the links below to find out more about
when and where they are meeting. More

February 10 - The Love Below: First Annual Event Presented by two TTU Student Organizations (AAUW Student Chapter and V-Day Lubbock
Coalition). Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door. All proceeds will benefit
the Lubbock Boys and Girls Club and the Lubbock Hope & Healing Fund.

FEMINIST FORUMS

The forum is designed to continue discussions and to create new discussions around
feminism past, present and future. It is within these forums we intend to promote
the equal and fair treatment for all individuals regardless of gender, race, class,
sexuality, age, ability by engaging both the University and Lubbock communities in
an open discussion. More

Feminist Forums featured in the Southwest Institute for the Research On Women SIROW Newsletter

February 24 | "Feed Your Body & Soul"

March 8 | "A History of Women's Leadership"

April 27 | "Women Leading Women Through Passion and Persaverance"

FEED YOUR BODY & SOUL WEEK

Feed Your Body and Soul (FYBS) Week (February 27 - March 2) is coordinated by the Student Counseling Center to help educate the campus community about healthy body image and eating disorders.
Infuse yourself with knowledge about healthy eating and living. Some activities place
an added emphasis on holistic wellness-physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
More

SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is an annual worldwide campaign that takes place in the month of April. The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence (focusing on
sexual assault and rape) and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent
sexual violence. More

TAKE BACK THE NIGHT

EDNA MAYNARD GOTT MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Online search option and check out system coming soon!

Women's Studies is home to The Edna Maynard Gott Memorial Library founded in 1995 honoring Dr. Edna Gott, first woman awarded tenure in the Department
of Economics. Materials provided by the College of Human Science and Preston F. Gott
(1919-2002), Professor Emeritus of Physics. Edna Maynard Gott was a founding member
of the Women's Studies Program. More

ADDITIONAL NEWS

Women's Studies has moved!The administrative office of the Women's Studies Program is located in DOAK Hall RM's
123 & 125

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